Job Vacancy For Power System Engineer/Analyst
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Increase the supply of power in West Africa
- Enable expanded end-user connection to the grid
- Improve the technical and institutional capacity and performance of select national utilities, and other relevant national power sector entities.
- The Power System Engineer/Analyst will provide support to Ghana's Outcome 1 team on power planning activities to update the IPSMP and to support energy efficiency and related activities and shall perform the following general functions:
- Support the development and implementation of the Project's technical efforts on Outcome 1, CLIN 2 (Ghana) Programs.
- Effectively liaise with the CLIN 2 technical teams, cross-cutting team and divisions of USAID on all aspects of the Project Work Plan implementation;
- Conduct all business in a manner that respects local culture;
- Maintain high ethical standards at all times, avoiding any actual or perceived conflicts of interest;
- Abide by all local laws, USAID regulations, and US Embassy/USAID project directives, whether written or verbal; and
- Perform any and all tasks as may be assigned by the Chief of Party or his/her designee as may be required to contribute to the achievement of Project goals and objectives.
- As directed by the Chief of Party or his/her designee, the Employee shall perform, oversee, and support the performance of the following specific tasks:
- Provide support to the “Planning Committee” (PPTC) to update the IPSMP
- Provide support in the implementation of the competitive procurement in the power sector
- Provide support to OC1 Lead to work with EC in the update of the IPM Model
- Provide direction on data collection efforts for evidence-based analysis for CSOs, PURC and EC
- Support both annual and long-term demand forecast for the PPTC.
- Collate updated power system data e.g. Generation data, Transmission line upgrade data, etc.
- Support further work on AMI Analysis as inputs into any tariff study
- Support the adoption on non-wire alternatives (NWA) to address network constraints.
- Possess minimum of Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, finance, and any other related field, a Master's degree will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy sector, 8 - 10 years' experience will be an added advantage.
- Experience working in similar context in Ghana.
- Previous experience with USAID and Power Africa preferred, and/or with donor agency programs
- Demonstrated experience operating in developing country environments, including conducting technical activities
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to write, communicate, and prepare engagement materials fluently in English
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